Author: Promise Oluwarotimi
Remo Stars have stretched their lead at the top of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League table to five points after securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over Akwa United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday. The Ikenne side fought back from a goal down to win the game with two second half goals from Samuel Anaekwe and midfielder Adadayo Olamilekan. Akwa United had taken the lead as early as the sixth minute of the game through Uche Sebastine but the away side pegged them back in the 74th minute before dealing another blow on Akwa’s relegation…
Three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Nigeria will discover their opponents for the 2025 tournament today as the Confederation of African Football conducts the draw in Morocco. The 2025 tournament will also be played in the North African country from December 21 to January 18, 2026. Currently ranked as the fifth-best team in Africa, the Super Eagles are in Pot 1 for the draw ceremony along with seven-time winners Egypt, three-time champions and Cup holders Ivory Coast, two-time winners Algeria, hosts and 1976 champions Morocco and 2021 winners Senegal. By their seeding, it means the Super Eagles will avoid…
AC Milan produced a dramatic comeback at San Siro on Sunday, defeating Parma 3-2 in a thrilling Serie A encounter. The Rossoneri, trailing twice in the match, overturned the result with two injury-time goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze, showcasing their resilience and determination. The victory marked a historic moment for AC Milan, as it was the first time in Serie A history that they came from behind to win a match with two goals scored in the 90th minute or later. Parma struck first in the 24th minute through Matteo Cancellieri, who capitalised on a precise assist from…
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has returned to training at AC Milan amid growing interest from Bologna and a Saudi Arabian club in securing his services. According to Tuttosport, the 25-year-old, who has been sidelined since December 29 with a muscle injury sustained against Roma, has resumed regular training and will be available for Milan’s upcoming match against Parma. Transfer expert Nicolo Schira revealed that Bologna and an unnamed Saudi club are leading the race for the Nigerian’s signature, with new Milan manager Sergio Conceicao reportedly not including him in his plans. The former Villarreal star, who joined Milan for…
Sunshine Stars secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over newcomers Ikorodu City in a frenetic Nigeria Premier Football League match-day 20 game at Ikenne on Saturday. Mid-season signing Dangbana Alao stole the show, bagging a brace on his Sunshine Stars debut, while Shola Adelani also scored twice for Ikorodu City. The hosts got off to a flying start, with new signing Ahmadu Liman scoring the opener with an intended cross inside 16 minutes. Promise Awosanmi doubled the lead four minutes later, poking home the rebound after Ikorodu City’s goalkeeper James Faith parried Elma Arunta’s shot. Alao, who replaced Arunta in…
Nigerian midfielder, Daniel Daga has joined Norwegian top-flight side FK Molde on a three-year deal, his parent club, FC One Rocket announced. The 18-year-old Daga, who rose through the youth ranks with Carabana Football Academy, broke into the main team, FC ONE Rocket in the 2021/2022 Nigeria National League season. A statement from his club reads: Everyone at FC ONE Rocket wishes him an amazing time with his new club and the best in all his future endeavors. He helped the Nigeria Under 20 side win the WAFU B tournament and also played a part in the team’s run at…
According to Sky Germany, Bayer Leverkusen are open to letting Victor Boniface leave this month with clubs from Saudi Arabia and the Premier League showing interest. After the failed attempt to bring Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi Arabia, several clubs are said to be interested in Boniface as the second option if they cannot convince Nunez to move before deadline day. Leverkusen are aware of the interest in Boniface from the Arabian peninsula and England. Die Werkself do not consider Boniface unsellable but will demand €50m from the buying club. The Nigerian is currently on the way back…
World record holder in the Women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is set to make her season debut at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday, competing in the 60m event. Amusan will face off against Jamaica’s finest athletes, including home girl and track legend, Grace Jackson, in what promises to be an exciting matchup. This will be the first time the two athletes will compete in the same event. The 27-year-old Nigerian, who switched coaches in September 2024 to train under Glen Mills, Usain Bolt’s former coach, is looking to make a strong start to the season after…
Former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has called on Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho to leave Spanish La Liga side Sevilla FC due to what he perceives as poor treatment of the player. Iheanacho, 28, joined Sevilla last August on a two-year deal after his contract with Leicester City expired. However, he has struggled to establish himself in the team, making just nine appearances and playing only 401 minutes in the Spanish League. Last season, Iheanacho played majorly fringe roles in the Foxes’ return to the English Premier League, scoring six goals and providing three assists in 26 appearances. His…
Italian Serie A side Lazio have rejected Brighton & Hove Albion’s approach for Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, insisting that the 23-year-old is not for sale. According to reports, Lazio rejected Brighton’s bid “in clear terms” that Dele-Bashiru is unavailable for transfer in January or at the end of the season. This development comes just days after Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani dismissed interest from Serie A giants Juventus in the former Manchester City academy graduate. Dele-Bashiru has impressed in Italy since joining Lazio on loan from Turkish side Hatayspor last summer, scoring four goals and providing two assists in 17…